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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,948.80, 1,259,595.60 and 366,311.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,948.80, 1,259,595.60 and 366,311.20 is: 549,323.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,948.80 : 1,259,595.60 = 366,311.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,948.80/1,259,595.60 = 366,311.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,948.80x = 1,259,595.60 × 366,311.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,948.80x = 461,403,975,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,403,975,750.72/839,948.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,323.93

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